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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Armand Heitz of Domaine Heitz-Lochardet has created a negociant brand, and for this purpose he has initiated a new label for the wines sold from this part of the business. First vintage for the negociant business was 2015 - the new label will be implemented for the 2016 vintage. It's a modern …
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Third time I taste the Pommard Rugiens 2014 from Heitz-Lochardet... a magnificent glass. The nose is floral and very expressive (100% whole cluster) with a lovely playful red and dark fruit, spiced with hints of cinnamon and peony rose. On the palate vibrant depth and energy in the juicy almost …
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The Bourgogne Blanc 2015 is showing fine balance and a good freshness for the vintage. In the nose white and yellow orchard fruits .. quite exotic with a citrus/grape note to freshen things up. On the palate rich fruit for this level - lovely balancing acidity. A both fresh and juicy Bourgogne blanc …
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The Meursault village is quite a step up from the generic blanc. The nose offer a lovely selection of white orchard fruit - again on the exotic side - still transparent with a lovely citrus infused minerality. On the palate finely balanced with a very nice fresh fruit. A enjoyable Meursault village …
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The Meursault Les Gruyaches is quite a step up from the generic village Meursalt. This village comes from a plot located just below Les Charmes Dessous (difficult to explain why this small corner is not at part of Charmes Dessous). The nose offer white and yellow fruits and a fine citrus infused …
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